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Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Why should I not run after lasik?Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:23:49 -0800Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:23:49 -0800en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60Question: Why should I not run after lasik?http://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik
Why should I not run after lasik? <br /><br /> I finally signed up to get (femto) lasik later this month and the docs told me not to go running/working out for two weeks after getting the procedure. I forgot to ask them why. <br>
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any ideas?post:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:20:04 -0800krautlandlasikfemtohealthoperationrunnignrunworkingoutgymBy: sharkfuhttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463265
Doesn't lasik involving slicing a flap of the eye? I'm assuming that bouncing up and down wouldn't be good for it healing in place properly, but I've never actually had lasik.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463265Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:23:49 -0800sharkfuBy: Large Margehttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463270
I'd also guess what sharkfu said. You don't want your cornea falling off!comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463270Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:27:36 -0800Large MargeBy: gratefulhttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463278
I was told that they don't want the bacteria from the sweat to drip into your eyes.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463278Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:32:28 -0800gratefulBy: fakehttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463294
It's both the sweat/grim that might get in your eyes and the deformation of the eyeball caused by your footfalls.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463294Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:51:55 -0800fakeBy: sweetkidhttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463352
I ran after about three days. YMMV, but I would do it anyway and just take it easy. Your cornea is not going to fall off. The bouncing won't be problem. MAYBE bacteria.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463352Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:40:01 -0800sweetkidBy: kittyprecioushttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463357
Is there a possibility that raising your heart rate/blood pressure through exercise might burst some capillaries?comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463357Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:44:48 -0800kittypreciousBy: jessamynhttp://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463360
<small>[a few comments removed - don't be dorks please, thanks.]</small>comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463360Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:51:09 -0800jessamynBy: spec80http://ask.metafilter.com/100696/Why-should-I-not-run-after-lasik#1463423
I had lasik in February. and yes, it's because of sweat and things flying into your eye that you can't control. Plus it's so easy to become distracted from the "don't touch your eye!" rule whether it be your finger or a towel as you wipe your face, etc.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.100696-1463423Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:44:21 -0800spec80